Property Accountant
Full-Time
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties in an accurate and timely manner. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity, supporting property operations, and communicating financial information to internal teams, owners, and investors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned property portfolio
- Balance bank statements and prepare journal entries
- Analyze income and expense activity against budgets
- Prepare spreadsheets to support general ledger activity
- Enter and process cash receipts and lease activity
- Assist with monthly ACH withdrawals
- Prepare audit schedules and support audit requests
- Review tenant balances and collaborate with leasing/residential staff
- Prepare annual property budgets in coordination with leasing/residential staff
- Respond to accounting-related questions from leasing staff and residents
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings
- Maintain fixed asset schedules
- Monitor property cash flow and ensure sufficient funds for bill payment
- Assist with financial reporting to investors and property owners
Education & Experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred (or equivalent education)
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required; 5 years preferred
- Prior property management accounting experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate income and expenses for accuracy
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal staff and residents
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy and timeliness
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel – intermediate level required
- Strong spreadsheet experience required
- Database experience preferred
- Experience with the following systems is a plus:
- RealPage Accounting (preferred)
- Creative Solutions (Fixed Assets)